ChatGPT, enhanced by OpenAI, exhibited its comedic skills by roasting the idiosyncrasies of Phoenix cities, targeting aspects like Scottsdale’s opulence and Mesa's aesthetics, while also recognizing some positive traits.

AT&T plans to discontinue traditional landline phone service, moving to modern fiber networks by 2029, but will maintain service in California due to legal requirements.

ORNL has created a detailed simulation tool for modeling urban heat waves' impact, considering buildings' effects on local climate, and aiding city planning against extreme temperatures.

MIT's CSAIL developed ContextCite, a tool to improve the credibility of AI content by linking statements to sources, designed to prevent misinformation spread.

Two men were injured in a shooting at a San Antonio residence following a dispute, with the assailants fleeing the scene. Police investigations continue.

A study by MIT researchers shows that careful regional planning using detailed weather and energy data can improve the efficiency and economics of renewable energy projects.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Lab resumed DNA analysis after solving a contamination issue linked to a vendor's plastic plates. Fewer than 10 past cases may need retesting.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed an autonomous robot to speed up data collection on plant-soil interactions, aiding research into biomass productivity and carbon storage.

MIT researchers found that negative online content can worsen mental health in a study that suggests a feedback loop of poor mood and negative content consumption.

Microchip Technology Inc. plans to close its Tempe factory by September 2025 to cut costs, affecting 500 employees and saving the company $90 million annually.

New Orleans integrates Hyfi flood sensor data into the Streetwise platform to offer real-time flood information, enhancing safety and emergency response.

Michigan's AG Dana Nessel reissued a consumer alert on Computer Security Day, educating the public about ransomware risks and offering prevention tips.

NYC extends high school application deadline due to a glitch in the online admissions tool, particularly affecting applications to competitive schools.